Boba Wrap vs Moby Wrap

The Boba Wrap and the Moby Wrap are both soft wraps designed to hold your baby close to you.

A wrap is a wonderful baby carrier for a newborn, they are simple in that there are no buckles or straps to configure. They both consist of one long piece of fabric that you tie.

When my first baby was born I had a Bjorn ready to go, but I kept hearing from other moms how wonderful a wrap was for a newborn.

The name I kept hearing over and over was the Moby wrap. One day my mother came home from the store with a Boba wrap for me, and that is how I ended up with the Boba over the Moby.

I always wondered though, was the Moby better, what was the difference, and did I end up with the right choice?

After using my Boba for three babies and absolutely loving it, I can thoroughly recommend it.

I have since checked out and tried a Moby for comparison purposes. While they are very similar, they do have a few differences which I will discuss here.

Boba Wrap

The Boba Wrap has a simple design, no buckles, straps or buttons. It evenly distributes baby's weight so it's comfortable for a long wear time. Baby can be carried facing you and in an infant hold.

Boba wraps are made out of a machine washable 95% Cotton/5% Spandex blend.

I love the spandex blend because that little bit of stretch keeps the feeling snug and from stretching out on you.

Moby Wrap

The Moby wrap is recommended for babies 8-35 lbs and made out of machine washable 100% cotton.

When wrapped, the Moby uses your entire back and shoulders to distribute your baby's weight. It is simply one long piece of fabric that you tie, there are no buttons or straps to deal with.

Similarities between the Boba and Moby wrap

If you are familiar with these wraps at all you already know they are very similar. Both wraps are one long piece of fabric that needs to be tied.

Either one will make a great option for a newborn baby. They are one size fits all.

Both Moby and Boba wraps support a baby or toddler up to 35 pounds, although I find they work best for newborns and babies under 15 pounds.

Both come in many color and style options. Either one is considered a great beginner or starter wrap.

Differences between the Boba and Moby wrap

The Moby wrap is longer and wider so there is more fabric to deal with. I am not sure if this would be considered a pro or a con since I found the amount of fabric in the Boba more than sufficient.

I am very used to wrapping the Boba and found the extra fabric a bit cumbersome, but I am sure it wouldn't be hard to get the hang of it.

The fabric on the Boba feels a little thicker and is very soft. The Moby felt more like a soft tee shirt fabric to me.

Think of it like comparing a soft sweatshirt material (Boba) to a tee shirt material (Moby) in terms of thickness and weight.

The biggest and main difference between these two wraps is that the Boba has 5% spandex adding a bit of stretch to it the Moby does not have.

For the Boba it is recommended to wrap it as tightly as possible since it can be stretched to insert your baby.

With the Moby it is recommended to get the wrap just right since there is no additional stretch to work with.

They also offer many different color and style options. I see the Moby now has some different fabric options while the Boba has tons of colors and styles and has also added a new fabric combination called the Boba Serenity wrap.

Here is a little information about the Serenity wrap:

The Boba Baby Wrap is offered in several color choices for gender neutral style that is calming and meditative.

• 25% Cotton allows for airflow and easy care and long-term durability. Like your favorite T-Shirt, cotton is a natural fiber that we all know and love!
• 7% Spandex gives your wrap a small amount of stretch. Like your favorite yoga pants, Spandex gives your wrap the ability to form to your body and your baby.
• 68% Viscose from Bamboo, making this the softest, silkiest Boba Wrap ever!
• Easy to tie - There is just one way to tie your Boba Baby Wrap making this the no-guess choice for carrying your baby. Each time you wrap your child, you're creating the perfect Ergonomic Seat that will keep your baby in the correct posture for healthy hip development.
• With each Boba Wrap you get so much more than just a baby carrier! The Wrap comes with Boba's full support - our babywearing education team is kind and knowledgeable and ready to help. We stand by our product 100%.

Conclusion

I personally love wraps for newborn babies. Despite claims that either of these wraps can go to 35 pounds, I tend to use an Ergo and sling more once my babies are over 15 pounds.

The Boba and Moby are very similar in this regard, and I cannot recommend that one will last longer than the either.

Both wraps need to be tied and this does have a bit of a learning curve but it is easy once you get it down.

In many cases this is going to come down to a personal preference. Do you prefer to have a little stretch in your wrap? Or a thicker fabric but less fabric overall to deal with? Then the Boba is probably for you.

My personal pick is the Boba but I am sure that I could have used a Moby and been very happy with it when my baby was a newborn.

I used a Boba for all three of my babies and it lasted without any wear and tear and I have since donated it. I was sad to see it go!

Pricing is very similar with the two wraps.

You can check out the Boba here and the Moby here to learn more.

Let me know, did you use one or the either and have a preference?

Update New Wraps!

When I wrote this post originally Boba and Moby were the main stretchy wraps around.

Now there are so many other options, which I have tried a few. You definitely cannot go wrong with Boba or Moby though.

One other wrap I have tried and recommend too is a Happy Wrap. This is a very lightweight wrap and is pretty different feeling from the Boba or Moby.

I used it with my third baby during the summer months of June - August when it was hot. This wrap does not have any stretch so you will want to get the fit right.

It also does not have as high a weight limit. I think if I could only have one wrap I would go for the Boba but the Happy Wrap is a great choice for super hot weather.

Here is a little more information about the Happy Wrap:

• 100% Bamboo Viscose
• Made in US
• Lightweight, soft and breathable - ideal for hot weather
• Fully adjustable ensuring a perfect fit every time
• Ergonomically supports your baby up to 25 pounds

Find the Happy Wrap here!

If you have any questions at all just let me know in the comments and I will get back to you.